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Least of These

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Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

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166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena...

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2024/04/18

An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and “Ostrich”.On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine.Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth.At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased. What happened…and why?If you or someone you

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166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena...

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2024/04/18

An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and Ostrich.On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth. At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased. What happened…and why? If you or someone

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40:53

The Death of Renae Marsden - Crime With Holly

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2024/04/11

Hey guys! I’ve been super sick so my friend, Holly, is here filling in with the case of Renae Marsden.Renae Marsden was a 20 years old when she jumped to her death at The Gap in Sydney, Australia after her boyfriend of 18 months broke up with her. After her death the truth began unraveling on who her boyfriend truly was.Listen to her tragic story now.If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline:988 or

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The Death of Renae Marsden - Crime With Holly

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2024/04/11

Hey guys! I’ve been super sick so my friend, Holly, is here filling in with the case of Renae Marsden.Renae Marsden was a 20 years old when she jumped to her death at The Gap in Sydney, Australia after her boyfriend of 18 months broke up with her. After her death the truth began unraveling on who her boyfriend truly was. Listen to her tragic story now. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or

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165. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn -...

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2024/04/04

A trial, a plea deal, and a bunch of excuses.After 16-year-old Natalie Finn starved to death at the hands of her foster mother, Nicole, both Nicole and Joseph Finn were charged in her murder. Nicole took her case to trial, and the truth about what was happening behind the closed doors of 805 15th Street in De Moines was revealed through the testimony of the surviving children. What their testimony revealed was more disturbing than anyone imagined. Full investigative report:

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165. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn -...

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2024/04/04

A trial, a plea deal, and a bunch of excuses.After 16-year-old Natalie Finn starved to death at the hands of her foster mother, Nicole, both Nicole and Joseph Finn were charged in her murder.Nicole took her case to trial, and the truth about what was happening behind the closed doors of 805 15th Street in De Moines was revealed through the testimony of the surviving children.What their testimony revealed was more disturbing than anyone imagined. Full investigative report:

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164. UPDATE - "Mary's Voice" - The Case of Mary...

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2024/03/28

March 28th, 2024, marks four years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted.In those four years, only one of the four, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are still awaiting trial.Salerno and Diehl are currently free on bond.This week Mary's grandmother, Mia joins the podcast with an update.Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's family holds an online candlelight vigil marking the days she was trapped inside

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164. UPDATE - "Mary's Voice" - The Case of Mary...

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2024/03/28

March 28th, 2024, marks four years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted.In those four years, only one of the four, Kelly Lavery, has been convicted. Lavi Pham, James Salerno, and America Diehl are still awaiting trial. Salerno and Diehl are currently free on bond. This week Mary's grandmother, Mia joins the podcast with an update. Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's family holds an online candlelight vigil marking the days she was trapped inside

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163. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn -...

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2024/03/22

A pet rescue, 10 reports, and a boarded window. On October 24th of 2016, Natalie Finn was found unresponsive on her bedroom floor.The 16-year-old was taken to Blank Children’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.As investigators began to piece together what happened, they found that Natalie wasn’t the only child being abused inside the Finn home. Full investigative report: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/CI/1130515.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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163. “Tragedy of Errors” - The Case of Natalie Finn -...

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2024/03/21

A pet rescue, 10 reports, and a boarded window. On October 24th of 2016, Natalie Finn was found unresponsive on her bedroom floor. The 16-year-old was taken to Blank Children’s Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. As investigators began to piece together what happened, they found that Natalie wasn’t the only child being abused inside the Finn home. Full investigative report: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/CI/1130515.pdf Sponsors: Earth Breeze Right now, my listeners

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162. UPDATE - “Death at the County Jail - The Case of...

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2024/03/15

I was supposed to be off this week but I couldn’t wait to bring y’all an update on Tony’s case. On January 12th, 2023 Walker County Deputies were called to the home of 33-year-old Anthony “Tony” Mitchell for a welfare check.He was arrested and booked in the county jail.Two weeks later, on January 26th, 2023, he was taken to Baptist Hospital and later pronounced deceased. The doctor who treated him said he died from hypothermia. After a year, the results from Tony’s autopsy have been

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162. UPDATE - “Death at the County Jail - The Case of...

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2024/03/15

I was supposed to be off this week but I couldn’t wait to bring y’all an update on Tony’s case. On January 12th, 2023 Walker County Deputies were called to the home of 33-year-old Anthony “Tony” Mitchell for a welfare check. He was arrested and booked in the county jail. Two weeks later, on January 26th, 2023, he was taken to Baptist Hospital and later pronounced deceased. The doctor who treated him said he died from hypothermia. After a year, the results from Tony’s autopsy have been

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161. The Patrolman - The Case of Cara Knott - San...

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2024/03/07

An arrest, two trials, and a heartbroken father.After Cara Knott was murdered in December of 1986 police honed in on a suspect, one of their own, California Highway Patrolman, Craig Peyer.Nineteen days after the murder Peyer was arrested but it would take two trials before a jury finally rendered a verdict. For some it was hard to believe a “good cop” could commit such a heinous crime. In the aftermath of Cara’s murder, her father, Sam Knott fought for major changes in the criminal justice

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161. The Patrolman - The Case of Cara Knott - San...

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2024/03/07

An arrest, two trials, and a heartbroken father.After Cara Knott was murdered in December of 1986 police honed in on a suspect, one of their own, California Highway Patrolman, Craig Peyer. Nineteen days after the murder Peyer was arrested but it would take two trials before a jury finally rendered a verdict. For some it was hard to believe a “good cop” could commit such a heinous crime. In the aftermath of Cara’s murder, her father, Sam Knott fought for major changes in the criminal justice

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160. “The Patrolman” - The Case of Cara Knott - San...

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2024/02/29

An unlikely suspect, a news segment, and scratch marks.Two days after Christmas, on December 27th, 1986, 20-year-old Cara Knott was driving back to her parent’s home after spending a few days with her boyfriend. Before she left she called her parents to let them know she was on her way. Cara never made it home. Within hours her family launched a search party and found her white VW Bug parked on an abandoned stretch of Old US 395. Hours later police found her body in the creek bed under the 395

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160. “The Patrolman” - The Case of Cara Knott - San...

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2024/02/29

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159. “Gone in 60 Seconds” - The Case of Chelsea Small...

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2024/02/22

A silent alarm, a gun store robbery, and surveillance video. On November 12th, 2013, 30-year-old Chelsea Small was working her job at Advance America Cash Advance on Telegraph Road when an unknown man walked in and shot her. In the span of a minute, the man walked in, murdered Chelsea and stole less than $250 in cash from the register. Despite the crime being captured on video surveillance, the identity of the assailant remains unknown. If you have any information about the murder of Chelsea

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159. “Gone in 60 Seconds” - The Case of Chelsea Small...

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2024/02/22

A silent alarm, a gun store robbery, and surveillance video.On November 12th, 2013, 30-year-old Chelsea Small was working her job at Advance America Cash Advance on Telegraph Road when an unknown man walked in and shot her.In the span of a minute, the man walked in, murdered Chelsea and stole less than $250 in cash from the register.Despite the crime being captured on video surveillance, the identity of the assailant remains unknown.If you have any information about the murder of Chelsea Small, no

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158. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela...

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2024/02/15

Dropped charges, opposing testimonies, and sudden passion.As the murder trial of Lisa Jones Dykes continued, Charles Beltran took the stand as a prosecution witness.Lisa Dykes testified in her own defense and her story was not only different than Beltran’s but everyone else’s too.The jury reached their verdict in under two hours but Dyke’s defense team had one more trick up their sleeve. SponsorsModern FertilityGet $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/leastWho Killed

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158. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela...

Least of These ·

2024/02/15

Dropped charges, opposing testimonies, and sudden passion. As the murder trial of Lisa Jones Dykes continued, Charles Beltran took the stand as a prosecution witness. Lisa Dykes testified in her own defense and her story was not only different than Beltran’s but everyone else’s too. The jury reached their verdict in under two hours but Dyke’s defense team had one more trick up their sleeve. Sponsors Modern Fertility Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/least Who

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